Glenfield Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE3 6DF is located in the Western electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE3 6DA, LE3 6EB, LE3 6DB, LE3 6DP, LE3 6DQ, LE3 6FE, LE3 6ED, LE3 6RF, LE3 6RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE3 6DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 31.2% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 45.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 32.7% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 21.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 34.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 14.9% | 17.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 14.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 80.4% | 70% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 69.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 69.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 19.4% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 2.2% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenfield Road was 2.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.3% lower than the Fosse average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Glenfield Road has the lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Fosse and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-10-07 | £446,634 |
| 124 Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,180 | 2022-10-04 | £95,083 |
| 130 Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-07-01 | £313,390 |
| 114 Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-05-28 | £294,318 |
| 146 Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-03-29 | £299,780 |
LE3 6DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , LE3 6DF | 4out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovelands Primary School Hinckley Road , LE3 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Infant School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglehurst Junior School Ingle Street , LE3 9FS | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parks Primary School New Parks Crescent , LE3 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Leicester Greencoat Road , LE3 6DN | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 3,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate School Glenfield Road , LE3 6DG | 1out of 4 | 336 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School The Grounds of Braunstone , Evangelical Free Church LE3 1QP | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antep Grill Restaurant | 265 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 505 yd | |
| Big Dave's Cafe | 1 Newport Street, Leicester | 918 yd | |
| Luma Coffee | 167 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | 46 Glenfield Road, Leicester | 560 yd | |
| Newfoundpool WMC | 55 Beatrice Road, Leicester | 872 yd | |
| West Leicester Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 55 Westcotes Drive | 938 yd | |
| Leicester Estonian House | Club, 366 Fosse Road North | 942 yd | |
| The Crows Nest | Crows Nest, 1 Glenfield Road East | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | St James Service Station, Hinckley Road | 508 yd | |
| TJ's Burgers | 241A Hinckley Road, Leicester | 598 yd | |
| New Crystal Jade | 219 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 598 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 221A Hinckley Road, Leicester | 630 yd | |
| Fry Inn | 119 Kirby Road, Leicester | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | 1 Petworth Drive, Leicester | 398 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester | 841 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tescos Express, 223 Fosse Road North | 942 yd | |
| Lidl | 217 Fosse Road North, Leicester | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westfields Tennis Club 21A 21A EASTFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 231 yd |
| Westgates GLENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Western Park School (Closed) Western Park | 786 yd | |
| West Gate School WEST GATE SCHOOL WEST GATE SCHOOL GLENFIELD ROAD | swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Western Park WESTERN PARK HOUSE WESTERN PARK HOUSE WESTERN PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,054 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.